Amūn

/ (ˈɑːmən) /

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noun

Egyptian myth a variant spelling of Amen

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Words nearby Amūn

amuck, Amu Darya, amugis, amulet, Amulius, Amūn, Amundsen, Amundsen Gulf, Amundsen Sea, Amur, amurca

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Example sentences from the Web for Amūn

Among the goddesses of Egypt, the highest was Neith, who reigned inseparably with Amun in the upper sphere.
Bible Myths and their Parallels in other Religions|T. W. Doane
Then in his extreme need the Pharaoh called upon his god Amun.
The Hittites|A. H. Sayce
Ramessu Mi-Amun, the great prince of Egypt, declares that he will keep it.
Early Israel and the Surrounding Nations|Archibald Sayce
For this shrine was dedicated to Hathor, though the whole temple was sacred to the Theban god Amun.
The Spell of Egypt|Robert Hichens

Amun 'reached out his hand,' and declared that he was come to help the Pharaoh against his foes.
The Hittites|A. H. Sayce

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